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Woodland Community Primary School

Regent Street, Heywood, Lancashire, OL10 3BX, Rochdale


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.4 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
567
Capacity
630
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for learning, although only 54% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is below the national average. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 71% recommending the school, indicating some areas for improvement in community engagement and support. The school's performance in KS2 places it in the top 75% nationally, suggesting potential for growth despite current challenges.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 22 April 2015Older inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.54%Bottom 25% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.2%Bottom 21% UK
Parent View (34 responses)
3.7
Good range of subjects
100%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
18% disagree
My child makes good progress
79%
School has high expectations
77%
Behaviour is good
74%
I'd recommend this school
71%
Progress is communicated
71%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.8%
White Other8.6%
Black African7.2%
Mixed Other4.2%
Asian Pakistani4.2%
Other3.2%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.59037, -2.23334 · OL10 3BX

School details
Local authorityRochdale
RegionNorth West
URN135017
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is Woodland Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Woodland Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 April 2015.

Is Woodland Community Primary School a good school?

Woodland Community Primary School scores 19.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Woodland Community Primary School?

Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Woodland Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.

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